On Saturday, March 14, 2026, Al-Nassr secured a commanding 5-0 victory against Al-Khaleej in an away match during the 26th week of the Saudi Pro League. This notable win occurred without Cristiano Ronaldo, who is sidelined due to a hamstring injury.
Abdullah Al-Hamdan netted the opening goal in the 30th minute, followed by Ayman Yahya scoring in the 54th minute. João Félix contributed with two goals, finding the net in the 73rd and 79th minutes, while Ângelo Gabriel capped off the scoring in the first minute of stoppage time.
According to Softfootball, Al-Nassr currently leads the Saudi Pro League with 67 points, holding a three-point advantage over second-placed Al Hilal. The team has maintained impressive performance levels, winning each match without Ronaldo, including those matches in which he was reportedly on strike.
It is essential to recognize that if Ronaldo re-enters the lineup and the team experiences setbacks in subsequent games, it would be unjust to place blame on the other players, who have consistently shown strong form in his absence. Analysts suggest that the forthcoming fixtures in April and May will be critical in deciding the league title.
